It would not make sense to replace an existing well-serving mission critical or business critical network (TETRA or Tetrapol) with an alternative that does not meet all requirements. A better solution is toevolvethe current network.

Evolution

More and more, the users of critical communications also need to use new data applications and smart devices. Broadband solutions are needed in addition to TETRA and Tetrapol.

It would not make sense to replace an existing well-serving mission critical or business critical network with an alternative that does not meet all requirements. A better solution is to evolvethe current network.

14 great resources to help evolve your network

Hybrid networks are the way to go

The hybrid network is a cost-effective approach for PMR evolution. Users can then continue with TETRA or Tetrapol voice and data and introduce mobile broadband services step-by-step. These services can be based on a dedicated broadband network, commercial services with Secure MVNO, or a combination of the two.

Finland

The nationwide VIRVE public safety network based on TETRA will serve until 2030. The Finnish public safety network operator is modernizing the network. They have a strategy which will take them to mission-critical broadband.